The 10 Best Piano lessons in Lake View, Chicago

The Student and Tutor reviewed fundamental music theory, including the rules for forming major scales using whole and half steps, and constructing major chords with specific half-step intervals. They applied this theory to identify and play B and F major scales and chords. The session concluded with hands-together practice on the song "Black Socks," focusing on rhythmic counting and recognizing underlying chord patterns in the left hand, with a plan to review all scales and complete the song next time.

Two students received piano instruction during this session. The first student practiced scales and performed several pieces, receiving detailed feedback on staccato, dynamics, pedaling, and tempo markings. The second student practiced 'Jingle Bells' and began learning 'Do You Hear What I Hear,' focusing on note identification, chord recognition, and hands-together coordination. Both students were given specific practice points for their next session.

The Student and Tutor focused on understanding and practicing chord inversions on the piano. They drilled inversions in C major, applied the concept to other chords within the C major scale, and discussed how to identify inversions based on the root note. The session also covered identifying chords in E-flat major and applying inversion exercises to song progressions. The Student was assigned to practice these inversion and arpeggio exercises for homework.

Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, reviewing two pieces: "Theme and Variation" and "Leftover Popcorn." They discussed musical concepts such as fermata, theme and variation structure, efficient hand positioning, and note identification. The session concluded with an introductory overview of saxophone assembly and embouchure techniques, and the Tutor assigned "Theme and Variation" and "Leftover Popcorn" for practice.

The Student and Tutor worked on piano skills, reviewing existing pieces and introducing the complex task of playing three-note chords with specific fingerings and hand positions. The Student then began practicing a new piece, with the assignment to practice three new measures daily, repeating each five times, focusing on slow and accurate execution.

Student and Tutor addressed challenges in piano technique, specifically focusing on octave changes, crossover movements for scales, and efficient playing of repeated notes across various pieces. They practiced specific fingerings and wrist flexibility exercises, discussing rhythmic accuracy and metronome use for practice. The Student was assigned to continue working on measures 1-8 of Opus 299/500, Opus 802 #9, and Opus 599 #17 for homework.